Amazon.com review summary for Asus Chromebox

alaTest has collected and analyzed 130 user reviews of Asus Chromebox from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The reliability and price are also appreciated.

Asus Chromebox review:

The Asus Chromebox is one of those products that does what it says and says what it does: It's a box that runs Chrome OS, Google's Web-based operating system.

The Asus Chromebox puts the Cloud-based world of Google's Chrome OS into a compact, attractive black box. For its low starting price, you get a decent performance for everyday tasks and a good assortment of ports and connections.

You need to supply your own keyboard and mouse, which might not be as easy as it sounds. Only 16GB of storage might turn off some potential users, while power users will want to step up to the Core i3 version.

If you're looking to get started in the world of Chrome OS, the Asus Chromebox is a very good starting point--so long as you don't mind bringing your own peripherals.

ASUS Chromebox Review

I see a lot of potential in Google's Chrome OS. Even today, I have no issues recommending the platform to friends and family with basic computing needs but who want something more traditional than a smartphone or tablet.

What Chrome OS makes you sacrifice in flexibility, you gain in security. The relative immunity to viruses and malware makes the Chromebox an easy platform to recommend to novice users that are up for a somewhat unique learning curve.

Asus Chromebox review

The Asus Chromebox is a tiny little machine that runs Google's Chrome OS and it's smaller than a stack of old-school CD cases. Asus has jam-packed it full of decent tech, including super-speed USB 3.0 and an SD card reader, but is it enough to replace...

Meet the Asus Chromebox, a tiny PC that sports an Intel processor and also runs Chrome OS. That means you'll be doing plenty of your work online with Google's operating system, but it's decent enough to browse the web, check your emails and word...

Chrome OS, while still progressing at an impressive rate, isn't a viable alternative if you really need software that's only available on OS X or Windows. If Google Docs isn't enough to get by for your writing needs, you won't be able to install Word...

The Asus Chromebox is a decent little machine perfect for the kids or older members of the family, as its easy to use, quick and punchy and doesn't cost the earth either. While there are pricier options available that pack in faster silicon, you won't...

Asus Chromebox Review and Ratings

For those with limited computing needs—particularly those upgrading from an old desktop—Asus' Chromebox is a great alternative to a pricier Windows 8 or OS X machine, though getting used to doing everything in a browser window will take some time.

Compact, quiet, and cheap ; Chrome OS is simple to use and malware-averse ; Good selection of ports

Limited local storage ; Chrome OS still isn't as versatile as Windows or OS X ; Users who open lots of browser tabs will want more RAM

Every time we revisit Google's Chrome OS, the ecosystem feels slightly more feature-rich and appealing. And with Asus' Chromebox, we finally feel the OS is ready to take center stage as the primary operating system for users who have limited computing...